How do you care for the succulent Sedum multiceps, and what is going on when the leaves turn dry?

Friends who love flowers and plants should all be very fond of cute, compact succulents, right? Today I am going to tell you about the Sedum multiceps succulent. Sedum multiceps is a type of succulent, compact and delicate, with extremely high ornamental value, so how should Sedum multiceps be cared for? Come and find out with me!

How to care for the Sedum multiceps succulent

Sedum multiceps is a summer-dormant variety. Once the temperature is above 35 degrees it basically goes dormant. At this time the potting soil should be kept dry, with a small amount of water given each month, and it should be shaded. Sedum multiceps is quite afraid of heat in summer and can easily dry up and die if you are not careful. During dormancy the leaves at the top of the plant slowly close up. After the weather turns cool in autumn, give water gradually, and the closed clustered leaves slowly open up to form one sphere after another. In winter, at minus 3 degrees, the potting soil needs to be kept dry; winter dormancy is not as obvious as summer dormancy. You can tell when the plant lacks water just by looking at the leaves: when the leaves slowly close up and look listless, it is time to add water.

Sedum multiceps is a great material for making miniature potted arrangements, and it can be used in general mixed plantings. The plant itself is not large, and it grows like a miniature pine tree; with a little trimming it becomes a fine bonsai. The soil used for growing Fengzheng's Sedum multiceps is coal cinder mixed with peat, and the surface of the soil is covered with river sand. Watering is basically done freely, and it is not watered until dry. When watering, it must be watered thoroughly.

What is going on when Sedum multiceps leaves turn dry

In midsummer, or in winter, Sedum multiceps may show yellowing, withered leaves, appearing as irregular yellowing and withering of the leaves in the middle of the branches. Or after the frost, the needles at the base of Sedum multiceps may turn yellow and wither.

These are actually fairly normal metabolic processes, a very normal phenomenon. At this time, there is no need to worry too much.

When growing Sedum multiceps, overwatering, or long periods of rain and too much rainwater, will keep Sedum multiceps in an overly moist state for a long time. At this point water easily accumulates, the soil lacks oxygen, the roots easily rot, and the phenomenon of yellowing, withered leaves easily appears.

When Sedum multiceps shows yellowing and withered leaves because of this, pay attention to reasonable watering. Generally, keeping the soil moisture at 15%——30% is enough; do not let it become overly moist.

In summer, Sedum multiceps very easily develops yellowing, withered leaves. In fact, the main reason is still that the light in summer is too strong; if it is exposed to the sun, the water in Sedum multiceps evaporates rapidly, and at this point the leaves are easily scorched and become yellow and withered.

At this time you need to pay attention to the light issue, and shade it when necessary.

Acclimating and repotting Sedum multiceps

Sedum multiceps bought online easily has wilted leaves. During the acclimation period it can be planted in moist soil and placed in a bright, ventilated place (1-2 weeks), then gradually increase the light.

For vigorously growing Sedum multiceps, it can be repotted once every autumn. When repotting, cut off rotten branches and roots, and shorten overly long roots to encourage vigorous new roots. Place the newly potted plant in a spot without direct sunlight to acclimate for about a week, to promote the recovery and development of the root system.

Sedum multiceps has strong sprouting ability and easily produces side branches. During care, promptly prune overly dense and messy branches, especially new shoots at the base, to keep the plant naturally beautiful. The pruned branches can be used as cuttings for propagation.

Notes on watering Sedum multiceps

The issue of watering Sedum multiceps is very important. If there is a problem with watering, it will cause Sedum multiceps to drop leaves, turn black and rot, or even grow very slowly.

The watering time for succulents should be chosen when the temperature is suitable. In summer, choose to water in the evening; in winter, choose to water at noon. In spring and autumn, watering about once every three days or so is fine. In summer and winter, the watering cycle should be controlled to about once every half a month to a month. When watering, first test with a toothpick: insert the toothpick into the soil, and if it is not wet, then you can water. Pay special attention that in summer you must never water onto the leaves.

As mentioned above, Sedum multiceps likes to grow in cool, dry, sunny places. Friends growing Sedum multiceps should also pay attention to watering techniques; do not water too much, but do not water too little either! It only takes a second to fall in love with succulents, but caring for succulents takes a relatively long process!